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Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement




Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill))Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill)).
3. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement).
4. Remove the seat belt height adjuster. Refer to Seat Belt Height Adjuster Replacement - Front (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the two screws (2).
6. Using a trim removal tool, disengage the retainer (1) and remove the center pillar upper trim panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Engage the retainer (1) and install the center pillar upper trim panel.
2. Install the two screws (2).
3. Install the seat belt height adjuster. Refer to Seat Belt Height Adjuster Replacement - Front (Service and Repair).
4. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement).
5. Install the front and rear side door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Front Sill))Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill) (Door Sill Plate Replacement (Rear Sill)).
6. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).